A fresh Preware update (v 0.9.3) has landed and it brings new features to the webOS patching game. Most notably, Preware now can handle the removal and updating of patches (though the update function is just an automatic removal/install) and has integrated webOS Internals’ newly updated patch feed.

To upgrade to the new Preware you must first update the Package Manager Service, followed by Preware itself. And then to transition to the new patch feed (autopatch is now obsolete) you should download the Emergency Patch Recovery tool patch to wipe away all installed patches, remove your previously installed virtual keyboard, and install Luna Manager to easily restart the requisite parts of webOS to update your actions. And then reinstall all the patches - it’s a slight hassle, but that is the price of living on the edge. Preware developer Rod has posted very concise instructions in our forums.

Speaking of our forums, PreCentral has a new subforum under webOS Development: webOS patches. Here you can discuss what patches you’d like to see, report patch bugs, get help, contribute to development, and more.

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Better run the ERD to avoid the pesky error 4s. I ran ERD before updating preware and package installer and put my patches in just fine :) Loving this not having to restart luna for every single patch till your done with the install selection. Jolly good show!!

Now would like the ability to update themes rather than uninstall, restart luna, and then install updated theme :)

I really welcome this update. Preware is awesome, as is webOS Quick Install. This should make things much easier, and hopefully will make the process of applying and removing patches easier for all of us.

In the Preware app, go into preferences. Scroll to the bottom and look for Background box. As you notice the Check Updates and Auto Install options are greyed out for the dev has not yet given this a go.

shoot, I saw the 2 package updates in preware. I updated to 0.9.3 first, then when I checked into preware again, all of the items have no numbers after them. I then use wosqi, and install gnu patch, and then package manager service, and reboot the phone, and all the feeds are there now. I wanted to know how important it is for someone to use the emergency patch recovery tool? to this date, I have yet to use it at this time.

at the same time I also wanted to say that my touchstone charging have been rather quirky. when I put it on the touchstone, it will charge, but when i look at it in the morning, it is not at 100%. I am trying to think whether or not the tweaks are messing this up. Can anyone shed some light?

Rod,
Is it possible to allow Preware to understand patch dependencies and check the corresponding version of the Patch Manager service needed for any given Preware version. Ideally, Preware would mention the dependencies (ie: Package Manager and Luna Manager) and ask the user if they want to automatically install the prerequisites (Yes, Cancel). Most people will just answer "Yes" and those who enter "Cancel" will hopefully update the correct patches in the correct order before updating Preware.

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I wondered what was up with this last night! I tried resetting, turning developer mode on and off w/resetting etc and finally it took on our two pres...I thought it was too long after waiting 10 minutes with it loading. I thought the problem at first was that I had installed the preware update before the other update...I then noticed the forum link and figured out how to fix that.

I'll install one, and it doesn't change anything...for example the battery percentage on top, If I install that, it doesn't add the percentage, yet it says its installed, BUT if I install it using Quickinstall it works fine..

potential problem?...i decided to run this last night...ran epr...all patches were removed except for keyboard and i didnt manually remove bc it was late and i wasnt thinking too clearly!...i dont why i did but i ran the installs anyways - package manager first then preware...after the updates i reinstalled all patches...keyboard still works...but i cannot find it under installed packages...it appears under list of everything...how do i remove it so i could reinstall it and have preware recognize its on my pre? i do not want this to cause an issue on the next webos update

i have WebOS Quick Installer and WebOS doctor installed on my computer. but when i run WebOS Quick Installer and try to connect it always says "device not found." what do i need to do to fix this, i cant download any homebrew apps or anything from this site.

what about a app that lets you edit or make changes to photos like the one on the iphone would be great, bringing back the flash as a flashlight and some serious changes to the confrence call feature. Oh by the way could some one please let me know if there has been a fix to the my tether for 1.3 yet. please email me at ricky_0327@yahoo.com cause i never seem to get open replies here for some reason